Nutritional Therapy with Diana Galindo
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Did you know coleslaw came from the Dutch term koolsla, meaning cabbage salad? The kool part is the Dutch word for cabbage and the sla part is a Dutch abbreviation of the word salade. [su_expanding_quote_web alignment=”full” source_site=”Culinary Lore” source_url=”http://www.culinarylore.com/food-history:where-does-coleslaw-come-from” full_quote=”Coleslaw has come to mean any type of dressed salad with shredded vegetables. Slaws may be […]
Cabbage used to make only a once-in-a-long-while appearance in my meals, but learning of the nutritional power of this mighty cruciferous and discovering the kitchen mandolin which slices it in a jiffy, cabbage is now a regular part of my salad repertoire. “Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage is a cruciferous) are twice as powerful as other plant foods. In […]
Visually delightful with its vibrant hues, this salad is super-charged with healthy benefits. Cabbage is one of the most nutrient-dense foods that can boost our immune system and protect us from disease. Although green cabbage is most common, red cabbage has added nutritional benefits. The rich red color of red cabbage providing unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. […]
Fresh, tangy with the crunch of crisp apple and toasted pumpkin seeds, every mouthful is a delicious, nutritious bite. Kale, cranberries, green onions and pumpkins sees are all GBOMS – some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They a delightfully colorful salad. Variations Instead of large leaf kale (Lacinto, Tuscan etc), use baby […]
Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower) have more micronutrients than any other food. Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber) are essential for our survival and longevity. This salad is great on its own, but I often make a double batch to use as a base for different salads throughout the week. […]
Nutrient-dense greens and edamame make this a health-promoting, delicious salad
Variations: Add sliced or diced cucumbers Use different greens: spinach, mixed greens, finely sliced kale (stem removed) instead of arugula. Use different nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) Use different berries, or other seasonal fruit: citrus, mango… Arugula Salad with Strawberry Dressing Print Recipe CourseSalads Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Servings Prep […]
This can be a satisfying entree by adding 1 cup of leftover (cooked) quinoa or brown rice, and avocado. [su_expanding_quote_book alignment=”full” source_author=”Joel Fuhrman, MD” source_title=”Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body’s Natural Defenses” full_quote=”Cruciferous vegetables are twice as powerful as other plant foods. A 20% increase in cruciferous vegetables intake corresponds to […]
The contrast of kale with the sweetness of apricots and crunch of the nuts makes this a memorable salad. No apricots or pine nuts? No problem! Use raisins, cranberries or dates instead and any other chopped nut (almond, walnut or sunflower/pumpkin seeds. You can also use spinach instead of kale. Toss in some leftover cooked […]
[su_expanding_quote_without_link alignment=”right” source=”The Healthy Mind Cookbook” full_quote=”Beets are brain food of the first order. They’re high in nitrates, which have been shown to increase blood flow in parts of the brain related to executive functioning. They’ve got lots of folate, or vitamin B9 which may aid cognitive functioning and delay a descent into dementia as […]